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intel

American  
[in-tel] / ˈɪn tɛl /

noun

Informal.
  1. intelligence.


intel British  
/ ˈɪntɛl /

noun

    1. military intelligence

    2. information in general

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But it’s not clear what, if any, intel agents have used in the repeated detention of Garcia Venegas.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

I book a call with him for Monday morning—precious residency time but worth it for the Gi intel.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

I’m all for journalists having access to most of the conversations, not necessarily in the intel space where things have to be classified.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In an annual threat assessment, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the intel community does not expect China to invade Taiwan External link next year.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Sorry, Magdalys. That kind of intel hasn’t reached us yet. But if we hear anything at all, I’ll let you know.”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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